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Our support for Northern Ireland

At NatWest Group, we’re proud to support customers, communities, and businesses across Northern Ireland through Ulster Bank and our dedicated Northern Ireland Board.

Latest news on our support

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Unlocking social homes for Northern Ireland

Radius Housing receives £20m loan as part of Ulster Bank’s commitment to social housing sector.

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Championing local everyday heroes

Ulster Bank and the Belfast Telegraph team up to honour Northern Ireland’s unsung heroes.

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Backing Hilltown’s hospitality

Popular Hilltown pub, Minny Doyle’s, finds new owners with Ulster Bank support.

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Ulster Bank

For almost 200 years, Ulster Bank has supported people, families, businesses and communities across Northern Ireland. Today, it serves the people of Northern Ireland’s personal and business banking needs. 

Meet the Northern Ireland Board

Our Northern Ireland Board works to ensure Ulster Bank’s decisions, investment and support are shaped around the needs of people, businesses and communities across Northern Ireland. The Board brings local leadership, insight and connections to help us support Northern Ireland’s economy.

Terry Robb

Chair

Gillian McCandless

Board Engagement Manager

Shannon Phillips

Jane Davidson

Simon Seaton

Jane Mallett

Peter O'Neill

Gemma Shields

Noel Heaney

Damien Long

Growing Together – our plan to support UK growth

Our Growing Together plan is a long-term, connected programme underpinned by five focus areas, where we deliver impact today and can do even more in the future.

Build for the future

We’re a leading lender to the infrastructure and housing sectors that the UK needs for a stronger, more connected economy.

Support the innovators

We’re committed to playing our part in making the UK a place that fully embraces innovation, by supporting the creation and growth of dynamic new businesses and policies that back entrepreneurship.

Help people and families save and invest

NatWest is a partner to 20 million customers, helping people save and invest for their futures and build financial confidence across all nations and regions of the UK. 

Champion mid-sized businesses

As the number one bank for mid-sized businesses, we’re championing their vital role in the economy and the policies they need to play an even more important role in UK growth.

Back powerful nations and regions

Through our UK-wide network, NatWest Group is a driver of stronger regional economies and the trusted partner for the people building those economies.

Unlocking Northern Irish innovation

Through our Belfast Accelerator we’re helping start-ups and entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland innovate, grow and scale.
 

Since 2016, our Accelerator activity has supported more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, helping them raise over £40m of investment and create almost 600 jobs.


Play video to hear how Accelerator member Laura Murphy, founder and CEO of Oatco Superfuel, secured an offer for her business on Dragons Den.

Supporting people and families to save and invest

Financial confidence is a vital, often underestimated, part of a strong economic infrastructure. Through Workplace Financial Health Checks, Ulster Bank Thrive and Financial Foundations workshops, we support people and families across Northern Ireland to build financial confidence and resilience, helping them develop the skills to manage their money, plan ahead and make informed financial decisions.
 

Tap play to find out more about our Workplace Financial Health Checks.

Backing Northern Irish mid-market business growth

As the number one bank for mid-sized businesses across the UK, our locally based relationship managers and sector specialists work with companies right across Northern Ireland, ensuring mid-market businesses have the support they need to grow and reach their full potential as growth drivers of the economy.

 

Hear how we’ve supported our mid-market manufacturing customer Maxflow to grow.

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Building for the future

Across NatWest Group we’re committed to supporting vital infrastructure projects that our customers, and the whole country, rely on. That’s why Ulster Bank is supporting Arbour Housing to retrofit 600 homes across Northern Ireland, as part of NatWest Group's commitment to investing £10 billion in social housing across the UK.

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Connected to Irish communities

We recognise the vital role agriculture plays in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for Northern Ireland and as a driving force behind the region’s economy. That’s why we’ve been the principal sponsor of the Balmoral Show for several years. Bringing together farmers, producers, industry leaders and families, the four-day event celebrates innovation in the agricultural sector and shows how technology is transforming farming and food production.

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